Voters should care about this bill because it proposes to add a new official national symbol. National symbols, like the flag or the national anthem, often play a role in fostering national identity and unity. If this bill passes, "Here Rests in Honored Glory" would carry the official weight of being designated a national hymn, potentially leading to its wider recognition and use in public ceremonies and educational settings.

If the bill does not become law, the United States would continue to not have an officially designated national hymn. This bill addresses the question of whether a specific piece of music should be formally chosen to serve this role for the nation.